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Reneweconomy: A Leaf to hide Australia’s peak oil embarrassment - Feb 07 2012
Fortunately for the Federal Government, it can use a “Leaf” to hide its growing embarrassment at being exposed for suppressing its own report warning of sharp declines in global oil ... Click here for full story
Carbon Free Will Be A Hard Slog - Feb 07 2012
When it comes to energy policy, most of us are in favour of a transition to renewable energy. Debates about climate change and the carbon tax have become increasingly controversial ... Click here for full story
How long does it take to restore my service? So, how long BigPond? - Feb 07 2012
So, last Sunday was a pretty windy and humid day. The 33-degree day saw a number of homes blacked out, and (as usual) problems on our public transport network. Well, ... Click here for full story
Study cracks keys to joblessness - Feb 07 2012
LACK of public transport and childcare and violence are to blame for joblessness in lower socio-economic areas, a new study says. Click here for full story
Suburbs pose job challenges - study - Feb 07 2012
Fear of using public transport at night is a barrier to keeping a job in disadvantaged areas, a study shows. Click here for full story
Transit Officer Roster Dispute - Feb 07 2012
Fair Work Australia has separated the 8 hour master roster dispute and the proposed new 9.5 hour dispute after RailCorp attempted to join the two disputes. Click here for full story
Melbourne Public Transport Android App Wrap-up - Feb 06 2012
Recently, after upgrading to a usable phone with Ice Cream Sandwich on it, I have been on the hunt for useful apps. One of these hunts was for apps that ... Click here for full story
Commercial objectives in foreign aid - Feb 06 2012
'There you are, sir. Will that be cash or credit?' (Photo by Flickr user Royal Australian Navy .) For some, the international aid program should be a matter of pure ... Click here for full story
Floodwater forces Kingstown school to evacuate...again - Feb 06 2012
KINGSTOWN primary were forced to evacuate for the second time in three months after relentless rain saw the swollen Gwydir river close the school off from main roads. Click here for full story
Concerns over staff cuts at Hunter train stations - Feb 05 2012
Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery says she is concerned passenger safety will be put at risk at Hunter train stations if staff numbers are cut under the State Government's review of ... Click here for full story
Travellers shunted from Tonsley and Grange train lines - Feb 05 2012
THE State Government is closing the Tonsley train line for a year and slashing services on the Grange line. The decision has angered residents, who say it flies in the ... Click here for full story
Dispute Regarding Line Information Control Realignment - Feb 04 2012
Members would be aware that RailCorp has proposed changes to the role of Line Information Controller (LIC Operators). Click here for full story
How many times does the mayor’s photo appear in the council newsletter? - Feb 03 2012
A few years ago I noted that the Glen Eira News local council newsletter featured six photos of the mayor in twelve pages. The current mayor is Jamie Hyams, who ... Click here for full story
Community theatre comes to the State Coal Mine - Feb 03 2012
The Wonthaggi Theatre group is celebrating this month after the Victorian Coalition Government granted it a new home at the State Coal Mine. Environment and Climate Change Minister Ryan Smith ... Click here for full story
Are Melbourne’s Growth Areas Sustainable? - Feb 03 2012
You are invited to a key event on Sustainable Transport on the subject: Are Melbourne’s Growth Areas Sustainable? 4.00 - 6.30 pm, Wednesday 22 February 2012 , Melbourne Town Hall, ... Click here for full story
City of Moreland's campaign for fairer fares - Feb 03 2012
The City of Moreland calls upon the State Government to review the public transport fare zone boundaries in metropolitan Melbourne. You can help by supporting the petition. Fill out the ... Click here for full story
Rail minister on the right track - Feb 03 2012
GLADYS BEREJIKLIAN, the Transport Minister, has a lot more than vested interest to overcome in trying to lift RailCorp above her description of it as "one of the most inefficient ... Click here for full story
The Psychology of Transport Behaviour - Feb 03 2012
Presented by the Institute for Sensible Transport, this seminar will take place on Thursday 19 April 2012 at the Melbourne Town Hall, Yarra Room. 9.30 am – 4.30 pm Cost: ... Click here for full story
How can public transport work better in Australia’s cities? - Feb 03 2012
Many people are surprised by the relatively small share of urban passenger travel made on public transport in Australia. Notwithstanding a slight narrowing of the gap in recent years, cars ... Click here for full story
App of the Week: TuneIn Radio - Feb 03 2012
Author: Anthony Bieniak. Free version or 99c for Pro. I hate to open on such a divisive note, but one of my favourite things to listen to is ABC Radio’s ... Click here for full story
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